Implications of the distribution of HI clouds in the lower Galactic halo

H. A. Ford, F. J. Lockman, N. M. McClure-Griffiths

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Abstract

We have detected hundreds of HI clouds in the lower Galactic halo within the Galactic All-Sky Survey pilot region, a region spanning 325° ≤ l ≤ 343° and |b| < 20°. The motions of these clouds are governed by Galactic rotation, they are seen within the disk and up to heights of 2.5 kpc, and they span a wide range of Galactocentric radii. However, these clouds are not uniformly distributed and appear to be associated with Galactic structures such as spiral arms or superbubbles.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe Role of the Disk-Halo Interaction in Galaxy Evolution
Subtitle of host publicationOutflows vs. Infall?
Pages285-289
Number of pages5
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012
Externally publishedYes
EventThe Role of the Disk-Halo Interaction in Galaxy Evolution: Outflows vs. Infall? - Espinho, Portugal
Duration: 18 Aug 200822 Aug 2008

Publication series

NameEAS Publications Series
Volume56
ISSN (Print)1633-4760
ISSN (Electronic)1638-1963

Conference

ConferenceThe Role of the Disk-Halo Interaction in Galaxy Evolution: Outflows vs. Infall?
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityEspinho
Period18/08/0822/08/08

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